AS/A2 Sport & Physical Education

A Level

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Preston

  • Duration

    2 Years

Why should I study Physical Educationat Cardinal Newman?The sports courses at Cardinal Newman are simply outstanding - the best of any College in the area! Our A Level pass rate is 100% and 70% of our students regularly achieve grades A or B. We offer an excellent enrichment programme including numerous trips and university tours. Regular study support is provided by teaching staff for all.

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Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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Larkhill Road, PR1 4HD

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Why should I study Physical Educationat Cardinal Newman?The sports courses at Cardinal Newman are simply outstanding - the best of any College in the area! Our A Level pass rate is 100% and 70% of our students regularly achieve grades A or B. We offer an excellent enrichment programme including numerous trips and university tours. Regular study support is provided by teaching staff for all students.
What is Physical Education?
The study of Physical Education in a wider context and study takes the form of class based work with some elements of practical.
What exactly will I study?
At AS Level you will develop knowledge and skills to help understand the opportunities for and effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. Students will be given the opportunity to build on their experience and improve their personal skills/techniques across a variety of roles, in a sport of their choice, to improve performance.

The AS year comprises of two units:

· Unit 1 Opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle: this covers; the physiological effects of adopting a healthy lifestyle; the short term effect of exercise/performance and the long term effects of training; analysis of movement across a range of sporting actions; acquisition of skills and the impact of psychological factors on performance; opportunities for physical activity, benefits to the individual and society and the potential barriers faced by minority groups

· Unit 2 Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in an adopted role/s: this will cover; execution of skills/techniques in two roles (performer, official/referee/umpire/judge or leader/coach) in a chosen physical activity; analysis of own performance; application of theoretical knowledge to achieve effective performance.

At A Level, the specification enables students to further develop their understanding of physiological, psychological and biomechanical aspects that optimise performance. Students will be given the opportunity to utilise the knowledge and understanding developed during the course to improve their own personal performance, as a practical performer, coach/leader or official.

The A2 year comprises of two units:

· Unit 3 Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport: this will cover; energy sources and systems; elite preparation and training; specialised training and sports injuries; the use of psychological theories and techniques to optimise performance; concepts and characteristics of World Games and their impact on the state and individual; development and impact of sports technology on performers, equipment and facilities; the development of sport to its modern day format

· Unit 4 Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation: This will cover; optimising performance in competitive or performance conditions in one role; evaluation of own performance in identifying weaknesses; suggesting cause of own weakness and an appropriate corrective measure.
Progression
The study of Physical Education can lead to employment or further study in a number of fields, including: sport, leisure & recreation management, teaching, the police, sports development, coaching, sports science, physiotherapy.

AS/A2 Sport & Physical Education

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